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45% of Muslim Women Fear Public Transport, Survey Reveals

12/26/2025

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45% of Muslim women in the UK report feeling unsafe on public transport, per a survey.
Fatima Mahmoud, who experienced harassment while wearing a niqab, now feels anxious about using public transport.
The survey shows over one-third faced racist abuse.
Iman Atta, director of Tell MAMA, says far-right protests worsen fear and have psychological impacts on Muslim women.

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45% of Muslim women in the UK report feeling unsafe on public transport, per a survey.
Fatima Mahmoud, who experienced harassment while wearing a niqab, now feels anxious about using public transport.
The survey shows over one-third faced racist abuse.
Iman Atta, director of Tell MAMA, says far-right protests worsen fear and have psychological impacts on Muslim women.